CUPE - Hiver 2027 - TA - ECO6120 B00

University of Ottawa; Canada; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for ECO6120 (Macroeconomic Theory IV) to support grading, exam administration, and student assistance on the Main Campus for the 2027 Winter Semester. The role runs Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2027, with a total of 65 hours and pay at two rates for undergraduates and graduates.

Responsibilities include preparing and delivering support materials, invigilating exams as required, and guiding students individually or in groups.

Qualifications

• BA Honours in Economics or equivalent. Successfully completed the course or the equivalent, knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Brightspace would be an asset.
• Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with university articles 18.5 and 18.6.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Brightspace is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Correction and management of assignments and exams.
• Invigilate exams as requested by the professor.
• Assist students individually or in groups.
• Other related tasks requested by the professors.

Skills

English language

French language

Education

BA Honours in Economics or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Brightspace

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences

Unit: Department of Economics_ST

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Macroeconomic Theory IV

Course Code: ECO6120

Section: B00

Supervisor name (if known): Jonathan Créchet

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/26

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/09

Description of Tasks (hours)

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 60

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 65

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery: En personne

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

Correction et gestion de travaux et d'examen.

Surveillance d'examen tel que requis par le professeur(e).

Aider les étudiant(e)s individuellement ou en groupe.

Autres tâches connexes demandé par le professeur(e)s.

/ Corrections and administration of assignments and exams.

Invigilate exams as requested by the professor.

Assist students on a one to one basis or in group.

Other related tasks requested by the professor.

Exigences / Requirements

• Baccalauréat avec spécialisation en économie ou son équivalent.
• Avoir réussi ce cours ou un cours équivalent, connaissances des logiciels PowerPoint, Excel et Brightspace serait un atout.
• La priorité sera donnée aux candidat(e)s conformément aux articles 18.5 et 18.6.
• / BA Honours in Economics or equivalent. Successfully completed the course or the equivalent, knowledge of the PowerPoint, Excel and Brightspace software will be an asset.
• Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6.

Additional Information and/or Comments

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University.

The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law.

If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Other Employer Information

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.